English word origin

Etymology of java

From Java, an island on and near which a particular blend of coffee is made. The US use of the term to refer to any coffee originated in San Francisco, an early center of the US coffee trade.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A blend of coffee imported from the island of Java. · Coffee in general.

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From Java, an island on and near which a particular blend of coffee is made. The US use of the term to refer to any coffee originated in San Francisco, an early center of the US coffee trade.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A dance popular in France in the early 20th century.

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Borrowed from French java.

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